energy transition

Nation’s net-zero aim given strategic boost

August 01, 2022 | 16:38

Vietnam’s fresh national climate change strategy, which highlights a crucial energy transition, will help the country reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fulfil its international commitment.

Finance and governance accelerators for Just Energy Transition

July 29, 2022 | 15:30

Initial results of the energy transition to date have proven that finance is not a constraint and new governance solutions are key to a Just Energy Transition.

Roundtable on transitioning to a just energy future

July 27, 2022 | 15:15

VIR and the UNDP will organise a roundtable themed Finance and Governance Accelerators for a Just Energy Transition in Hanoi on July 29.

Indonesia outlines energy transition initiatives

May 28, 2022 | 11:24

Indonesia revealed concrete steps it will take to achieve a fair and affordable energy transition at the 2022 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting (WEFAM) in Davos, Switzerland.

UN promises support for Vietnam’s energy transition scheme

May 20, 2022 | 11:11

The United Nations (UN) has affirmed its willingness to support Vietnam in establishing a partnership on energy transition with the Group of Seven (G7) nations in a letter of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

Transforming energy in the race against climate change

May 04, 2022 | 00:16

Vietnam has set itself ambitious goals when it comes to climate neutrality, yet current schemes are being deemed insufficient by energy experts, who are now recommending following Europe’s framework for energy transition and carbon neutrality.

Gearing up towards a just energy transition in Vietnam

March 18, 2022 | 09:27

Vietnam’s ultimate priority is adaptation to the current and expected impacts of climate change. Dao Xuan Lai, assistant resident representative and head of the Climate Change and Environment Unit at the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, outlines the process for the country to achieve its aims.

Stranded-cost risks to address on road to net-zero

March 09, 2022 | 17:28

The energy transition is changing the rules of capital markets and capital planning for energy companies.

Raft of deals boost Sembcorp standing

March 02, 2022 | 15:40

Singaporean energy and urban development group Sembcorp Industries has signed four agreements with Vietnamese partners to support the country’s energy transition as well as its sustainable development.

GE launches 2021 annual reports

February 28, 2022 | 14:27

Global energy giant GE has published its 2021 annual report in mid-February detailing its progress in creating a more connected, healthy, and sustainable future.

Securing long-term interests of Vietnam in energy transition

February 25, 2022 | 13:00

The government has taken a step-by-step approach that includes comments and discussions with Vietnam Business Forum’s Power and Energy Working Group and other private sector power and energy organisations. Based on the November draft, meetings, and follow-up requests for comments, we have the Power Development Plan VIII (PDP8) that is addressing the country’s economic, environmental, and social needs in line with international climate agreements.

Finance and capacity lead energy transition dilemma

December 15, 2021 | 13:54

The Vietnamese government is calculating an additional plan for the development of power sources in the country, considering the contingency and reduction of coal power sources following the COP26 climate summit.

Clean energy development helps Vietnam reduce dependence on imports: official

November 15, 2021 | 20:15

The increasing proportion of clean energy such as solar and wind power in recent years has helped Vietnam diversify energy sources and reduce its dependence on imported energy, thus enhancing its national energy security, said Director of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Electricity and Renewable Energy Hoang Tien Dung.